And Spica gets occulted by the Moon on Christmas Day
THE CHRISTMAS OCCULTATION OF SPICA
On Christmas morning, the waning crescent Moon will pass across and cover
up the 1st-magnitude star Spica as seen from most of North America. This
event offers a special and memorable way to start Christmas Day. Both the
disappearance of the star behind the Moon's bright edge, and its
reappearance later from behind the Moon's dark edge, happen in broad
daylight for much of the continent, so you'll need a telescope. Make this
holiday one that will stand out in memory! Our article and maps tell all
you need to watch this unusual event from your location:
http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/occultations/article_1620_1.asp